Minoru Kitani was one of the most celebrated professional Go players and teachers of the game of Go in the twentieth century in Japan.
11 Facts About Minoru Kitani
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Minoru Kitani earned the nickname "the Prodigy" after winning a knockout tournament.
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Minoru Kitani defeated eight opponents from the Kiseisha in a row during 1928.
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Minoru Kitani played a celebrated match with then retiring Honinbo Shusai.
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Minoru Kitani's condition came back in 1964, after which he retired from professional play.
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Minoru Kitani was a young prodigy who quickly attracted attention after the founding, in 1924, of the Nihon Ki-in.
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Minoru Kitani became a great rival and friend of Go Seigen after the latter was brought to Japan from China.
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In 1939, Go Seigen and Minoru Kitani played in the Kamakura jubango, the most celebrated jubango of the century.
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Minoru Kitani was later noted for a style of spectacular idiosyncrasy, with great emphasis on secure territory.
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Minoru Kitani had his stroke when he was chatting with Go.
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Minoru Kitani was noted as the most prolific teacher ever of future professional players.